Rowde and Caen Hill

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Overview

A serene Sunday saunter around Rowde before walking up through Diamond Jubilee Wood to reach Caen Hill and the K&A Canal. 1½ miles of towpath walking follows, down past the Caen Hill Locks to Lower Foxhanger’s Farm, before pleasant tracks and fieldpaths bring the walk back into Rowde. Bring snack.

Sunday, 3 May 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:15 pm

Difficulty:: Easy
Distance:: 7.2km / 4.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

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Please TEXT the walk leader to book a place.

Starting point

Grid reference:: ST 97699 62401
Nearest postcode:: SN10 2QP
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Park and meet at the southern end of Sands Lane in Rowde by the allotments.

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